District Attorney's Inspector (Open & Promotional)

A career incentive is available up to 7.
5% of base pay for an Advanced POST Certificate.
Do you want to take your criminal justice career to the next level? Do you want to do a deep dive into some of the most challenging and rewarding investigations? Do you want to work with other justice professionals who are dedicated, motivated, and at the top of their game? If so, come join our team! The County of San Mateo District Attorney's Office is seeking qualified applicants to join its diverse team in the mission-critical role of District Attorney Inspectors.
To learn more about the District’s Attorney’s Office please visit: https://da.
smcgov.
org.
The District Attorney’s Office’s Bureau of Investigation is a division within the San Mateo County District Attorney’s Office comprised of sworn peace officers who work in two divisions, the Criminal Operations Division, and the Special Operations Division.
District Attorney Inspectors conduct a wide variety of specialized investigations including but not limited to: Officer involved shootings and critical incidents Homicides Political corruption and conflicts of interest Parental child abductions High tech and electronic crimes Real estate fraud Elder abuse and fraud Insurance fraud As part of their duties, District Attorney Inspectors: Assist other law enforcement agencies with major investigations Initiate and complete their own investigations Interview suspects and witnesses Make arrests Write and serve search warrants Prepare reports Conduct searches for fugitives and witnesses Issue and serve subpoenas Appear as a witness in court The ideal candidate will have: Two years of experience in the investigation of serious, sensitive, and complex investigations Experience with homicides and officer involved critical incidents Understanding of complex fraud and financial crimes Ability to conduct thorough, well-documented criminal investigations Experience in investigations with sexual assault and domestic violence Working knowledge of neglect and physical abuse of vulnerable victims Understanding of the role of the District Attorney’s Office in the criminal justice domain, as well as the unique powers and obligations of the District Attorney Inspector Ability to successfully liaise with other law enforcement offices, District Attorney’s Offices, and community organizations as needed Knowledge of Miranda and its lawful application when interviewing suspects and best practices for investigative techniques Ability to question victims, witnesses, and suspects effectively and lawfully Candidates who have worked for another public agency will have an excellent opportunity to enhance their retirement benefits with the County's own retirement system, The County of San Mateo Employee's Retirement Association (SamCERA).
For additional information regarding SamCERA and reciprocity, please visit: https://www.
samcera.
org/.
To review all other exceptional benefits, please visit: DSA Benefits.
Career Incentive: Employees holding permanent status may be eligible to receive an incentive equating to 2.
5% of base pay in addition to all other compensation for possession of the Intermediate Peace Officers Standards and Training (POST) Certificate, or an incentive equating up to 7.
5% of base pay for the Advanced POST Certificate.
The maximum allowable certification differential is 7.
5%.
NOTE: The eligible list generated from this recruitment may be used to fill other future extra- help, term, unclassified, and regular classified vacancies in any division in the Bureau of Investigation of the District Attorney's Office.
Qualifications Education and Experience: Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities is qualifying.
A typical way to qualify is: Two years of experience in criminal investigations with a governmental law enforcement agency.
Licensure/Certification: Possession of a Basic Certificate in Law Enforcement issued by the State of California, Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training at the time of appointment.
Knowledge of: Modern techniques and practices of criminal investigation.
The extent of authority of the District Attorney's Office.
Care and use of small firearms.
Rules of evidence and court procedures.
The Penal, Civil and Welfare and Institutions Codes.
Techniques of identifying, preserving and presenting evidence.
Laws of arrest, search and seizure, service of legal process and the legal rights of citizens.
Skill/Ability to: Conduct criminal investigations.
Gather, analyze, correlate and evaluate observed facts and evidence.
Make recommendations and decisions based on logical conclusions.
Question victims, witnesses and suspects effectively and fruitfully.
Analyze situations, appraise people and adopt effective courses of action as necessary.
Act independently and using initiative.
Other Requirements: Refrain from using tobacco products at any time for employees hired by the County after October 1, 2004.
Application/Examination Open and Promotional.
Anyone may apply.
Current County of San Mateo and County of San Mateo Superior Court employees with at least six months (1040 hours) of continuous service in a classified regular, probationary, SEIU or AFSCME represented extra-help/term position prior to the final filing date will receive five points added to their final passing score on this examination.
Responses to the supplemental questions on the application must be provided.
A resume or reference to a resume will not be accepted as a substitute for the required employment application and the supplemental questions.
The examination process will consist of an application screening (weight: pass/fail) based on the candidates' application and responses to the supplemental questions.
Candidates who pass the application screening will be invited to a panel interview (weight: 100%).
Depending on the number of applicants, an application appraisal of education and experience may be used in place of other examinations or further evaluation of work experience may be conducted to group applicants by level of qualification.
All applicants who meet the minimum qualifications are not guaranteed advancement through any subsequent phase of the examination.
All examinations will be given in the County of San Mateo, California and applicants must participate at their own expense.
IMPORTANT: Applications for this position will only be accepted online.
If you are currently on the County's website, you may click the "Apply" button.
If you are not on the County's website, please go to https://jobs.
smcgov.
org/ to apply.
Online applications must be received by the Human Resources Department by the final filing date.
TENATIVE RECRUITMENT TIMELINE Final Filing Date: Monday, April 29, 2024 by 11:59PM PST Application Screening: Week of May 13, 2024 Panel Interviews: Week of May 27, 2024 About the County San Mateo County is centrally located between San Francisco, San Jose, and the East Bay.
With over 750,000 residents, San Mateo is one of the largest and most diverse counties in California and serves a multitude of culturally, ethnically and linguistically diverse communities.
The County of San Mateo is committed to advancing equity in order to ensure that all employees are welcomed in a safe and inclusive environment.
The County seeks to hire, support, and retain employees who reflect our diverse community.
We encourage applicants with diverse backgrounds and lived experiences to apply.
Eighty percent of employees surveyed stated that they would recommend the County as a great place to work.
County of San Mateo is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering diversity, equity and inclusion at all levels.
Analyst: Ximena Burns (03272024) (District Attorney's Inspector - H035)